5 Best Turkish Recipes by (YES I CAN COOK)

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with some melted butter.

Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.

Spread the chopped walnuts and pistachios evenly over the phyllo layers.

Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, again brushing each with melted butter.

Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes.

Once the baklava is done baking, pour the hot syrup over it immediately and let it cool completely before serving.

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